Red Sox Press Releases

The Boston Red Sox today signed first baseman Mitch Moreland to a one-year contract through the 2017 season. To make room for Moreland on the 40-man roster, the club designated left-handed pitcher Williams Jerez for assignment.

The Red Sox are focused on spreading holiday cheer leading into the club's 14th Annual Christmas at Fenway event, presented by Bedgear Performance Bedding, on Saturday, December 10, with gift donations to kids, visits from players at Boston-area hospitals, and the collection of warm winter gear at Fenway Park for children in need, in partnership with the Globe Santa Program.

Dead & Company announces 2017 summer tour. Kicking off on Saturday, May 27 in Las Vegas, the celebrated group's cross-country run will include a return to many iconic venues such as Fenway Park on Saturday, June 17 and June 18, Folsom Field and Citi Field, while also adding new venues including Los Angeles' historic Hollywood Bowl and Chicago's Wrigley Field to the tour. The returning Dead & Company band, which includes Grateful Dead members Mickey Hart, Bill Kreutzmann and Bob Weir; singer/guitarist John Mayer; Allman Brothers' bassist Oteil Burbridge; and "Fare Thee Well" and RatDog keyboardist Jeff Chimenti, will perform two sets of music drawing from the Dead's historic catalog of songs. A full listing of tour dates can be found below.

The Boston Red Sox today acquired right-handed relief pitcher Tyler Thornburg from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for infielder Travis Shaw, minor league infielder Mauricio Dubon, minor league right-handed pitcher Josh Pennington, and a player to be named later or cash considerations.

The Boston Red Sox today announced that the club will not tender a 2017 contract to catcher Bryan Holaday. As a result, Holaday becomes a free agent. Boston tendered 2017 contracts to the other 31 unsigned players on its major league roster.